1-Ethoxy-2,3-propanediol from China

1-Ethoxy-2,3-propanediol is an ether-alcohol-phenol derivative used as a reactive diluent in polyurethane coatings and epoxy resins. Though primarily ether-alcohol, its phenolic substitution qualifies it under the ether-phenol/ether-alcohol-phenol heading 2909. Supplied as viscous liquid with transport stabilizers.

Duty Rate — China → United States

30.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Submit structural formula and CAS number (52214-84-5) confirming classification within ether-alcohol-phenol scope

Verify solvent content <5%; solutions exceeding transport/stabilizer limits per Chapter Note 6(e) reclassify as mixtures

Avoid bulk packaging without stabilizers; unprotected shipments risk polymerization and customs rejection